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Cork Tourist Information and Travel Guide



C


ork City is the 2nd city         bells.                            
in the republic with a                                            
population of just under        Cork is renowned for its vibrant  
120,000. Set on an Island in the      cultural scene and cutting edge   
river Lee Cork or in Irish            theatres. Crawford Art Gallery    
“Corcaigh” means marsh or             offers over 2000 works ranging    
wetland.                              from 18th century Irish and       
                                      European paintings to modern day  
Easily accessible for the             emerging local artists. Cork      
tourist, Cork boasts a new and        hosts a wide variety of world     
improved airport which offers         class festivals each year ranging 
greater flexibility and choice to     from Jazz to folk, literary and   
its commuters and tourists.           film. The purpose built opera     
Excellent public transport by         house host national and           
road, rail and ferry allows for       international performances        
easy navigation into and out of       ranging throughout the year       
the city for the modern traveler.     ranging from ballet to comedy,    
The Cork City tour bus operates       drama and a wide variety of       
daily from March and gives you a      concerts.                         
snapshot of what the city has to                                        
offer.                                Known the world over for their    
                                      friendliness and warmth the       
The impressive ornate French          “Corkonians” create an electric   
Gothic spires of Saint Finbarre’s     atmosphere in the city that makes 
Cathedral is a beautiful building     you feel truly welcome. With      
and a must see. Saint Anne’s          active colleges and universities  
Church built in the 18th Century      attended by thousands each year   
offers panoramic views of the         the city has a young and modern   
city and it is from here where        feel! Live music and a host of    
you can ring the famous Shandon       pubs, clubs and trendy wine bars  



means the city is buzzing at          facility for visitors to research 
night. There is nightlife to suit     local history and search for      
people of all ages whether you        their ancestors.                  
want a quiet drink or feel like                                         
partying until dawn!                  The town of Blarney to the north  
                                      is famous for its Castle and      
Cork is renowned for its culinary     millions of visitors have visited 
flair and offers a wide selection     to kiss the Blarney Stone which   
of restaurants to meet all tastes     as legend has it will give you    
and budgets. The English market       the “gift of the gab”.            
is a great place to roam and with                                       
42 different traders it is truly      The people of Cork are known for  
a multi-cultural experience not       their welcoming nature so dont    
to be missed!                         pass up the opportunity to        
                                      venture into the spirit of the    
Once you’ve unleashed the best of     South. The best time to visit     
the city you’ll be hungry for         Cork is in the summer months      
more! Discover the surrounding        between May and September when it 
countryside to visit the              is possible to truly appreciate   
breathtaking views of the rolling     all the delights that we have to  
green hills and mesmerizing           offer.                            
coastline. Small heritage towns                                         
of Kinsale and Skibbereen in the                                        
west are renowned for their           

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